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Never forget that freedom is not free

Never forget that freedom is not free

As we just observed Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and remembered the many heroes who have bravely defended the United States of America, I am filled with deep gratitude. Like all Americans, I am thankful to all who have answered the call to serve, and especially to the estimated 300,000 living Oklahomans who have fought for our freedom and advanced our democracy. 11/16/2023 05:00 AM

Is Walters seeking public funds to campaign

Is Walters seeking public funds to campaign

Jennifer Palmer’s story about two requests for proposals by the State Department of Education raised a lot of eyebrows (see story on page 1 of this week’s issue of the Newcastle Pacer). 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

What are your ideas on tax reform?

What are your ideas on tax reform?

There’s been a lot of debate about how to best provide tax relief for Oklahomans. One way the Senate is working to accomplish this is through the formation of the bipartisan Tax Reform Working Group that has been analyzing and thoroughly researching our state’s complex tax system, including tax credits and other incentives, for the past nearly two years. 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Finishing the House’s work

Finishing the House’s work

E arlier this month, eight House Republicans joined with every House Democrat to oust the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, for the first time in American history. As I warned then, this disastrous move plunged the House, Republicans’ ability to function as a majority and the United States into chaos. Now, not only are we less than 20 days from a critical government funding deadline, but major world events occurred during our turmoil including Hamas’ launch of the deadliest attack on Israel in 70 years and other Iran-backed terrorist groups attack on U.S. facilities in the Middle East. Now that the House has elected a Speaker, it is high time for this body to get back to work. 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Drummond files petition stating Meta is harmful to adolescents

Drummond files petition stating Meta is harmful to adolescents

Executive Director Oklahoma Watch 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

Domestic violence statistics can’t be ignored

Domestic violence statistics can’t be ignored

This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an issue that sadly and, often times, silently plagues many in our local communities. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), there are around 25,000 reports of domestic violence annually in our state. 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

Energy security for America, our allies

Energy security for America, our allies

While the United States’ adversaries such as China and Iran are bolstering their oil production, the United States, under the direction of the Biden Administration has significantly reduced energy production here at home and has sold off more than 40% of our oil stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

Letters to the Editor Policy

Letters to the Editor Policy

Editorials, columns, and letters used do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies or beliefs of the Pacer or its staff. The “Opinion” page is meant to encourage public discourse in the interest of illustrating multiple viewpoints, addressing positive achievements as well as societal ills. We reserve the right to edit content of letters. 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

More resources needed for child welfare

More resources needed for child welfare

One of our greatest responsibilities as legislators is to protect our most vulnerable citizens, including our children. Ten years ago, Oklahoma implemented the Pinnacle Plan to reform our child welfare system as part of a class action lawsuit settlement. This March, it was announced that Oklahoma Human Services had achieved substantial and sustained progress and didn’t require further monitoring, but the agency remained committed to achieving positive momentum. 10/26/2023 05:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Compromise for the good of all 10/26/2023 05:00 AM

Biden’s climate hysteria is gift to Putin

Biden’s climate hysteria is gift to Putin

The most meaningful contribution the United States could make to Ukraine’s war effort is to restore American energy independence and increase our exports to countries currently dependent on adversaries for oil and gas. And yet, President Joe Biden is doing the opposite, undermining U.S. energy independence and giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a crucial assist. 10/26/2023 05:00 AM